Description
Temporarily out of stock
Title: Aussie STEM Stars: Veena Sahajwalla
Author: NEGRI JULIANNE
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 01/09/2022
Imprint: WILD DINGO PRESS
Price: $14.95
Publishing status: Active
Age range 10-13
Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children s series that celebrates Australia s world-leading experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
About this series
Each book is written by an award-winning children s author and follows the real-life stories of some of Australia s top scientists and inventors, chosen on the basis of their pioneering work. Themes explored include childhood, school, family, and formative experiences which inspired them to pursue their chosen path, persevere in the face of challenges, and contribute to the field of science in Australia.
About Veena Sahajwalla
Inspired by what she observed growing up in Mumbai, that one person s trash is another person s treasure , Veena has dedicated her life to revolutionalising the processes to transform waste into amazing products in your suburb micro-recycling. She s head of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and technology (UNSW) and 2022 NSW Australian of the Year. A great role model for girls, in particular!
ISBN: 9781925893250
Weight: 165gr
Dimension: 198mm X 129mm